Ajayi reportedly died on Saturday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo.
Although his family is yet to release an
official statement, a lot of dignitaries as well as scholars are
already paying tribute.
Prof. Olutayo Asesina
of the University of Ibadan, said “He was a phenomenon and one of the
foremost African historians. He put African history and historiography
on the world map.”
He was the Dean of Arts at UNILAG in
1964 and later promoted to a deputy VC. In 1972, he was made the Vice
Chancellor of the institution.
Rest in Peace…
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